South Gyeongsang Province

Coordinates: 35°15′N 128°15′E / 35.250°N 128.250°E / 35.250; 128.250
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South Gyeongsang Province
경상남도
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul
 • Hanja
 • McCune‑ReischauerKyŏngsang-namdo
 • Revised RomanizationGyeongsangnam-do
Flag of South Gyeongsang Province
Location of South Gyeongsang Province
Coordinates: 35°15′N 128°15′E / 35.250°N 128.250°E / 35.250; 128.250
CountrySouth Korea
RegionYeongnam
CapitalChangwon
Subdivisions8 cities; 10 counties
Government
 • GovernorPark Wan-soo
(People Power)
Area
 • Total10,533 km2 (4,067 sq mi)
 • Rank4th
Population
 (December, 2018)
 • Total3,447,687
 • Rank2nd
 • Density327.86/km2 (849.2/sq mi)
DemonymGyeongnamian
Metropolitan Symbols
 • FlowerRose
 • TreeZelkova
 • BirdWhite heron
ISO 3166 codeKR-48
DialectGyeongsang
WebsiteOfficial website (English)

South Gyeongsang is a province in South Korea. It has cities including its capital Changwon, Gimhae, and Sangju. South Gyeongsang's governor is Park Wan-su.

History[change | change source]

In 1895, Gyeongsang-do divided. In the south, the west was called Jinju, and the east Dongnae. In 1896, Jinju and Dongnae joined, making Gyeongsangnam-do. In 1896 the provincial capital was Jinju, but it changed to Busan in 1925. In 1963, Busan separated, so in 1983 the provincial capital moved to Changwon. Ulsan separated in 1997.

Geography[change | change source]

South Gyeongsang's area is 10531.1km². It occupies 10.6% of South Korea's whole area. South Gyeongsang's area is the fourth largest of the 16 cities and provinces.

Population[change | change source]

South Gyeongsang's population is 3,364,695 and the population density is 307/km².

District[change | change source]

There are 8 cities and 10 counties in South Gyeongsang.

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